Albert Square
City of Kingston upon Hull, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £114,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 33% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£114,000).
Weak across environment (33), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£114,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (33), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £114,000, but environment (33) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Prices grew 33% over 5 years, but environment scores only 33/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Albert Square is located in City of Kingston upon Hull, near Kingston upon Hull. Crime is around average for the area, with 111 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 61% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 259m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £114,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Albert Square, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Hull Royal Infirmary 1771m · 22 min walk
- Miranda House 1797m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Avenues Library 905m · 11 min walk
- Brynmor Jones Library 1267m · 16 min walk
- Carnegie Heritage Centre 1917m · 24 min walk
- Hull Central Library 1981m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Pearson Park 560m · 7 min walk
- Peel Street Park 1034m · 13 min walk
- Collingwood Park 1335m · 17 min walk
- West Park 1752m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy 530m · 7 min walk
- Sidmouth Primary School 676m · 8 min walk
- Pearson Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- Thoresby Primary School 952m · 12 min walk
- St Nicholas Primary School 999m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Overstrand Drive — City of Kingston upon Hull45
- Albert Terrace — City of Kingston upon Hull50
- Unity Road — City of Kingston upon Hull44
- Clearwaters — City of Kingston upon Hull45
- Sovereign Way — City of Kingston upon Hull46
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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